NSW State of Origin centre Stephen Crichton skips his side’s first main training session ahead of next week’s match. Multiple outlets report that Crichton does not attend the initial full session for the Blues, though the reports do not specify the reason for his absence. The training news comes as NSW prepares for the upcoming Origin fixture, with the team proceeding with its first main session despite his non-attendance. The reports are consistent across the outlets: the only shared details are that Crichton is an NSW player selected for Origin duties, that he misses the first major training session, and that this occurs immediately before the next week’s Origin clash. No other changes to the squad or further information about his fitness status are included in the provided summaries. The story focuses solely on his decision or circumstances leading to him not participating in that first main session, while NSW continues preparations for the game.